Lindsay Palko
Whiting,Indiana
Summary
Passionate teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
School City Of Hammond
08.2007 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05.2006
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Literacy development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Student Involvement - Coached Girls on the Run Coach for 10 seasons, supervising after school practices and the end of the season 5k.
- Student Involvement - Coached Elementary Science Olympiad for 10 years, supervising after school meetings and training students for each of their events.
- Designed and conducted a Science Fun Day yearly for students in kindergarten to 3rd grades for 5 years.
- Earned "PTA Lifetime Achievement Award" at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in 2019.
- Named "Hammond Education Foundation Hero in Education" at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in 2024.
Certification
- Reading Endorsement - current license
- Science of Reading Training through the Indiana Learning Lab - completed February 2024
Timeline
Teacher
School City Of Hammond
08.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Valparaiso University
- Reading Endorsement - current license
- Science of Reading Training through the Indiana Learning Lab - completed February 2024
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